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Boat storage & repair with a bricks and mortar & on-line store. We operate one of the largest repair shops in the country with fiberglass, rigging, carpentry, installation and mechanical repair shops. Our store offers marine hardware and soft goods from all of the leading manufacturers. From electronics by Raymarine to foul weather gear from Henri Lloyd, you can find it at Crowley's. …

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3434 E 95th St

Chicago, IL 60617

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I've stored my boat for the winter at Crowley's for the past 2 years. I've only had the unstep and step the mast. They have been super easy to deal with. I postponed my splash date several times last spring without an issue. I do most of the maintenance on my boat. Their boat store always had the part (I think I've been lucky) Even the obscure transmission cable and prop shaft I needed. My comparison of storage prices and prices at there ship store puts it pretty close to others without the river run boats in the city need to do. Last, I've spent a lot of time in the yard over the past couple of years. Their employees are pretty friendly people. Random yard workers say hi are helpful.

Parts F Service F Gear F I put in an order for Benetau parts may of 2015. To date, I have no status on the order. I followed up a month ago, needing information on and possibly more parts, but no status or information on that either. When I called today, their purchasing Manager Mike basically told me that they are not the only Benetau dealer around, and to go with elsewhere. Shady. Over the summer, had a yanmar issue. They are a yanmar dealer. After 2 or so months of back and forth, I could not get them out for service. Fail. These guys had a deal on sperrys at the boat show. They didn't have my size, so I paid for them, and they said they would ship them to me. A couple weeks later, they said no can do. I went online and I ordered them through someone wide, which tells me they were unwilling to honor their price. Shady. You have been warned.

After a dozen phone calls and bouncing between 3 or 4 people, I managed to secure a service appointment. Despite scheduling over a month in advance, they had no idea who I was when I showed up. I get the boat back in a timely fashion. Things are looking up perhaps? The correct my optimism immediately. They've not done the service requested (check risers for corrosion, check trim system on outdrive). They did however spot-touch my outdrive paint. For that service - which I didn't need, and didn't request - I was charged 300 bucks. It's also the worst paint touch up job I've ever seen. I'll be amazed if it even survives the wash down end of season, much less a moment in the lake. The cherry was driving an hour to put it back in, only to find they'd removed the hull plug. After I spend 27 bucks to buy a new hull plug at West Marine, I get it in the water to find the trim gauge is now broken. My mistake -- they've apparently checked the Trim motor, they've just happened to break more on it than they fixed. Shorter story -- paid 300 bucks for 3 dollars in spray paint, a missing hull plug, and a broken trim gauge. This place has a great reputation. And I know I'm just a small 22' bowrider. They probably are great if you're a commercial operation or if you've got a yacht. But that's no excuse for this level of robbery. The service manager hasn't returned either of my calls. So I guess I'll dispute the credit card charge and leave it at that.

I don't review many businesses. However I felt that I needed to write another review for Crowley's yacht yard based upon my service this past weekend. For people reading this in the future, this past weekend was when Chicago got hit by 60 mile-per-hour plus wins and the Bears game was delayed two hours because of storms. I brought my boat to Crowleys on Saturday to be hauled on Monday for winter storage. I had secured it to their docks and as always didn't even give it a second thought. Fast forward to Sunday morning and the forecast for possible tornados. I immediately went to the yacht yard and added more dock lines to secure my boat. Realize that not only is this boat my passion, it is also my business. Fast forward to Monday morning. I go back down to Crowley's to check on my boat. Not only has she weathered the storm perfectly, Marco(a Crowley's employee) had taken it upon himself to put down extra fenders to ensure I would not sustain hull damage from being slammed against the dock. It is this attention to detail and them caring for my boat(s) as if they were their own that has kept me and will keep me a customer for as long as I keep a boat on Lake Michigan.

I have been storing with Crowley's for years. As a Professional Captain I need my boat to be in perfect shape when it is time to splash every spring. I am a tough customer that no matter what I ask, or when I need something done, it gets done. Best example is yesterday: I had a last minute charter that meant I needed my boat 3 days earlier then expected - not only did Crowley's get her in the water, Nick came and picked me up at the train station(he was off the clock) but then my crew had left behind their shoes and Mike reopened the Ship's Store for us. I have been offered spots at other boatyards, but I will never leave.

I called them for service on my boat and they were horribly expensive. I had the work done by skipper buds for 1/2 the price.

Worst customer service I have ever dealt with. This is the only review I have ever written but my experience with their customer service and service department for three years has been terrible. Every year I call to get an appointment and they tell me they are too busy and 60-90 days out. This year I attempted to call early and they tell me they don't set appointments, only for those who store with them but try to call again in May (which is what I do every year and they tell me I am too late and can only help at the end of the season). Not sure how they get high recommended by so many, they are TERRIBLE!!! Don't waste your time.

It's always sad to take the boat out of the water for the winter, but ending a great sail docking at Crowley's I know my boat will be in excellent hands.

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Crowley’s Yacht Yard has been serving Chicago boaters since 1978 with a full service facility with new state-of-the-art equipment located on the Calumet River at 95th Street near Lake Michigan. Their facility handles both sail and powerboats of all shapes and sizes and they can haul, service and store boats up to 70 ft long with a max of 16’6” beam and weight of 35 tons. They also have indoor storage facilities that are heated.

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3434 E. 95th Street, Chicago Illinois 60617

Phone 773-221-8880

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Welcome to Sailboat Sales Co., Chicago's largest and oldest yacht brokerage, associated with Crowley's Yacht Yard - Chicago's finest full-service boatyard. As a result, we provide a comprehensive approach to selecting and outfitting your new yacht.

Looking to buy a used boat? Sailboat Sales Co. is proud to offer an extensive selection of yachts, not only here on Lake Michigan but around the country.

Start shopping for a sailboat or a powerboat today!

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Yachtapalooza, 1-day Chicago boat show on Far South Side, 'perfect for aspiring sailors'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It might be a chilly spring day, but hundreds are getting ready to set sail at the 25th Yachtapalooza at Crowley's Yacht Yard on Chicago's Far South side.

Grant Crowley is the owner of Crowley's Yacht Yard.

"This is a get spring going for us," he said of the yearly one-day boat show.

Crowley is knotting together different sailing organizations from all walks of life stretching Chicago's nautical community.

From hands-on seminars and demonstrations, highlighting the vital how-tos of sailing, to budget-friendly boats on sale, organizers say Yachtapalooza is perfect for aspiring future sailors.

"We have 12 seminars going on. We even have sail makers here teaching how to trim your sails," said Crowley.

Yachtapalooza also supports nonprofit organizations like No Salt Sailing that helps veterans heal from unseen wounds through sailing.

"Once you get out there and the sails are up, you turn off the motor, there's nothing like it in the world for tranquility," said No Salt Sailing founder William Shehan. "I've done meditation, I've done martial arts, I've done all those things and it is an act of meditation."

Mt. Carmel High School is also showcasing its newly-formed sailing program. They want to recruit young sailors eager to get on board.

"Just to see them accomplish things, watch them become more confident in what they do. Appreciating the value of teamwork, learning new skills, just the whole ball of wax," said Bob Szyman, Mt. Carmel Sailing.

The weather might be brisk now...but these sailors have their compasses set on a warmer horizon.

"There's nothing more sublime than being two miles out on Lake Michigan in a sailboat, beautiful day, sun's out and we've got our gorgeous skyline in the background. You can't beat it," said Szyman.

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Crowley’s Yacht Yard Lakeside, LLC

Thursday June 15, 2023

Crowley´s Yacht Yard Lakeside, LLC 3434 East 95th Street Chicago , IL 60617

Lots Begin to Close Thursday June 15, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST.

Inspections & Removal: By Appointment Only

Contact: Brian Clettenberg, 847-729-3380 [email protected]

2019 52 ft. Prestige 520 Flybridge Motor Yacht;2000 80 ft. Aloha Racing AC54 America’s Cup Class Racer with Hand-Painting & Signed by Wyland; A Total of (32) Sailboats up to 80 ft., and (31) Power Boats/Yacht up to 52 ft. Offered at this Auction!  Dinghy’s, Over (40) MerCruiser, Universal Atomic, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Volvo & Others Engines & Drives, (19) Aluminum Masts: Stepped Deck and Stepped Keel, Lewmar 5 & 6 Spoke Reflex Steering Wheels, Lewmar Folding Steering Wheels, Pallets of Sails, Anchors, Docks: Floating and Galvanized Steel, and Much More!

Featured Power Boats :            

• 2019 Prestige 52 ft. 502 Flybridge
• “Favorite Child” 2004 Bayliner 24
• “RNS” 2003 Cruisers 30
• “Da Sponsor” 2001 Sea Ray 27
• “Regal Rowe” 1996 Regal Marine 25
• “Green Ice” 1995 Sea Ray Sundancer Series 300 DA
• “Captinz Den” 1994 Bayliner 2655
• “La Bella Vita” 1992 Sea Ray 240 Overnighter
• “Blue Moon” 1992 Rinker Fiesta Vee 300
• “Sabbatical” 1991 Sea Ray 420 DA Sundancer
• “Friendly Confines” 1990 Sea Ray 30
• “Rinker Vega” 1990 Rinker 19
• “Hakuna Matata” 1989 Sea Ray 39
• “Raindance III” 1989 Sport Craft 30
• “Turnado” 1989 Sea Ray 300 DA
• “Seventh Son” 1989 Sea Ray Weekender Series 300
• “Jesse’s Girl” 1988 Sea Ray Sundancer Series 300
• “Beagle” 1986 Chris Craft Catalina 29
• “Our Lady III” 1983 Sea Ray 360 Express
• “Snowy Owl” 1983 Carver Mariner 3396
• “Gimme Shelter” 1983 Chris Craft 281 Catalina Express
• “Switzercraft” 1982 Switzercraft Ski Boat
• “Fly Me To The Moon” 1981 Sea Ray 310
• “Bad Influence” 1979 Century 230 Raven 5000
• “Stressless” 1978 Celebrity 20
• “Night Watch” 1978 Carver Camper 22
• “Big Bobber” 1977 Egg Harbor Sedan Flybridge 33
• “The Calumet” 1977 Century Raven 24
• “Tyki IV” 1976 Trojan Sedan F32
• “Pogo” 1974 Northstar 600
• “Falcon” 1974 C & C Yachts 27
• “Sagacious” 1973 Morgan 30-2

Featured Sail Boats:

• “Abracadabra” 2000 Aloha Racing 80 ft. Americas Cup Class IACC Racer USA 54, Hand-Painted & Signed by Wyland, Ian Burns Design, 2000 Challenger of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Sail N0. USA 54, Skipper: John Kolius
• “James Mari” 1995 Hake Seaward Fox 20
• “Misty Blu” 1984 Hunter Marine 27
• “Free Spirit” 1983 Etchells 30
• “Chayka” 1981 Seidelmann Yachts 25
• “Impulse” 1981 Hunter Marine 22
• “Misty” 1980 Buccaneer 250
• “Shaw” 1979 South Coast Seacraft 26
• “Falite” 1979 Irwin Citation 30
• “St. Brendan” 1979 Ericson Yachts 25
• “Bee Gee” 1978 O’Day 27
• “The Bomber” 1978 Scow 16
• “Dove Tail” 1978 Bayliner Buccaneer 295
• “Freebird” 1977 Irwin Citation 30
• “Possiamo” 1976 Seafarer 29
• “Ataraxia” 1974 Hughes North Star 38
• “Falcon” 1974 C & C Yachts 27 MK III
• “Pogo” 1974 North Star 600
• “Katy” 1974 Chrysler 16
• “Kaelyn” 1973 Grampian Marine 26
• “Sagacious” 1973 Morgan Yachts 30-2
• “Jung Frau” 1972 Irwin 37 I-Ton
• “Cinq” 1972 Coronado Yachts 23
• “Gandalf” 1971 Ranger 29
• “Kalua” 1969 South Coast Seacraft 21
• “Pippin” 1968 Hinterholler 21
• “Empathy” 1968 Chris Craft 32
• “Michelle” 1972 Trojan 30 Sea Raider
• “Tivoli” 1969 Tartan 27

Additional Assets:

• Over (40) MerCruiser, Universal Atomic, Volvo, Yanmar, Westerbeke, OMC King Cobra, Perkins Engines & Drives
• (19) Aluminum Masts, Stepped Deck and Stepped Keel
• Lewmar 5 & 6 Spoke Reflex Steering Wheels
• Lewmar Folding Steering Wheels
• Pallets of Sails!
• Docks: Floating and Galvanized Steel

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• 18% Buyer’s Premium
• Charles Winternitz IL Lic. #: 440.000541
• Winternitz Ind. Auctioneers Firm Lic. #: 444.000571

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• Rigging Service
• Mechanical Services
• Haul & Load Out
• Systems Service
• Rowing Shell Repair
• The Boater's Closet
• The Ship's Store
• 2024 Spring Service Guide

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trucking information

 Boats must be properly prepped for trucking. Rigging or canvas that is not properly secured can do extensive damage to a boat. Crowley’s strongly recommends that you use a trucking company that specializes in boat transport and that you work directly with the trucking company rather than with a trucking broker. Make sure you have insurance that covers the boat during transport and that the trucking company is also properly insured. 

for wide and high loads

 Contact: City of Chicago Routing 312-744-6460 or 6461 (Ask for Rich) 

routing and escort service

Routing and Escort Service “Call Carol” Teamwork agency, A Flag Car Service Cell 815-341-2305 Main 815-933-0027 

high load route for trucks under 14'3"

•  Exit Interstate 94 at East 103rd Street 
• Go East on 103rd St. to Torrence Ave. 
• North to 100th Street 
• East to South Commercial Avenue 
• North to 95th Street
• East to Crowley’s Yacht Yard 

prep and loadout charges

•  Full service mast unstep - $20.00/ft. LOA + $20 materials 
• Pack mast for shipping - 2-3 hrs. $140.00/hr. plus materials 
• Pack boat for shipping - $140.00/hr. plus materials (if needed)  
• Load boat onto truck - $14.00/ft. LOA 
• When applicable: Load mast onto truck $2.50/ft. LOA; load out cradle $125.00 
• Extra tall sailboats and powerboats: There will be additional charges if the keel and/or deck hardware needs to be removed and wrapped or packed. 

Crowley's needs a minimum of 7 days’ notice to have the boat ready for trucking out. The trucking company must contact Crowley's 48 to 72 hours before arrival. We will contact you with an updated estimate once we inspect the boat and confirm the services needed. The work needs to be paid in full before the boat leaves the yard. All boat trailers should check into the office before entering the yard. 

transport companies

 Albert Logistics (Looper Mast)       http://www.albertlogistics.com                              352-672-3886 

Anchorage Marine Service **           Holland, Michigan                                                            616-399-6745 

Andrew's Trucking                                Ontario, Canada                                                                800-263-7140 

Arrow Marine Transport                   Kenosha, Wisconsin                                                        262-862-9966 

Associated Boat Transport, Inc.    Marysville, Washington                                                800-247-1198 

Boats Express, Inc.                                 www.boatsexpress.com                                                800-926-2875 

Borchardt Transport, Inc *                Summit, IL                                                                              610-537-4507 

Bothwell Boatworks                            www.bothwellboatworks.com                                  519-436-4984 

Cam Transport                                        Gulfport, Mississippi                                                       228-539-1537 

Can-Am Marine Transit, Ltd.           www.canammarine.com                                                800-363-6656 

(Shipping to Canada) 

Certified Marine Transport              www.certifiedmarinetransport.com                      508-478-0200 

Cooky’s Marine Transport                www.cookystransport.com                                         401-864-3705 

Dave's Marine Transport                   www.davesmarinetransport.com                            866-814-3283 

Erts Trucking, Inc.                                  www.ertstrucking.com                                                   352-454-3502 

Great Lakes Boat Transport ***      www.greatlakesmarineservices.com                     262-375-3003 

Haul My Boat                                           www.haulmyboat.com                                                    860-227-3627 

Houston Marine****                            Chicago, Illinois                                                                   773-972-0631 

J & E Carriers, Inc.                                  www.jandecarriers.com                                                910-538-6637 

Joule Yacht Transport*                       www.jouleyacht.com                                                       800-237-0727 

L & M Transportation Services     Raleigh, North Carolina                                                  800-632-3030 

Mastercraft Marine                            Chicago, Illinois                                                                    312-217-7390 

Michigan Boat Cartage, Inc            Eastpoint, Michigan                                                          586-773-1000 

Moger Yacht Transport                     Gardena, California                                                          310-515-6859 

Seven Star Yacht Transport              www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com                   561-622-7211 

I nternational Transport: 

Atlantic Container Lines                    www.aclcargo.com                                                           800-225-1235 

Seamodal Transport                             www.seamodal.com                                                         510-832-2686 

*    Recommended

**  Hydraulic Trailer capable of picking up boat without travel lift or crane

***Small boats on trailers 

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773 221-9990

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